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A non-Newtonian fluid quasi-solid electrolyte designed for long life and high safety Li-O2 batteries

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  • Guangli Zheng

    (South China University of Technology)

  • Tong Yan

    (South China University of Technology)

  • Yifeng Hong

    (South China University of Technology)

  • Xiaona Zhang

    (South China University of Technology)

  • Jianying Wu

    (South China University of Technology)

  • Zhenxing Liang

    (South China University of Technology)

  • Zhiming Cui

    (South China University of Technology)

  • Li Du

    (South China University of Technology)

  • Huiyu Song

    (South China University of Technology)

Abstract

The Li dendrite growth and the liquid electrolyte volatilization under semi-open architecture are intrinsic issues for Li-O2 battery. In this work, we propose a non-Newtonian fluid quasi-solid electrolyte (NNFQSE) SiO2-SO3Li/PVDF-HFP, which has both shear-thinning and shear-thickening properties. The component interactions among the sulfonated silica nanoparticles, liquid electrolyte, and polymer network are beneficial for decent Li+ conductivity and high liquid electrolyte retention without volatilization. Furthermore, NNFQSE exhibits shear-thinning property to eliminate the stress of dendrite growth during repeated cycling. Meanwhile, when the force suddenly increases, such as a high current rate, the NNFQSE may dynamically turn shear-thickening to respond and mechanically stiffen to inhibit the lithium dendrite penetration. By coupling with the NNFQSE, the lithium symmetrical battery can run over 2000 h under 1 mA cm−2 at room temperature, and the quasi-solid Li-O2 battery actualizes long life above 5000 h at 100 mA g−1.

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  • Guangli Zheng & Tong Yan & Yifeng Hong & Xiaona Zhang & Jianying Wu & Zhenxing Liang & Zhiming Cui & Li Du & Huiyu Song, 2023. "A non-Newtonian fluid quasi-solid electrolyte designed for long life and high safety Li-O2 batteries," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 14(1), pages 1-10, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:14:y:2023:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-023-37998-5
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-37998-5
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